Engineering Supervisor

Corning Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in Hickory, NC to lead a small team focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and integration of new processes in a manufacturing setting.

You will drive capacity, quality, and cost performance while developing technical talent and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives. Requires 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Materials, Polymer, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years in process engineering or manufacturing support roles.
• Experience leading process improvement, cost reduction, or new product integration projects.
• Experience mentoring or leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel ~10%, with occasional weekend/after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Lead capacity expansion, yield, quality, and cost-reduction projects with detailed plans, timelines and budgets.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations, troubleshoot and resolve complex process issues using data and engineering principles.
• Lead implementation and integration of new processes and technologies with robust transfer and validation.
• Standardize best practices across operations and share learnings with peer sites.
• Collaborate with Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to align with standards.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

JMP

Python

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Overview

Corning is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team of engineers and technicians focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, and new product and process integration in a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in driving capacity, quality, and cost performance while developing technical talent and aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.

Primary Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects focused on capacity expansion, yield, quality, and cost reduction — developing detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting and resolving complex process issues using data analysis, experimentation, and engineering principles
• Lead the implementation and integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring robust transfer and validation
• Standardize and replicate best practices in process engineering across operations, collaborating with peer sites to share learnings and drive consistency
• ollaborate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations) to execute initiatives and ensure alignment with quality and business standards
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Location, Work hours and Travel Requirements

• Work Location: Hickory, NC
• Standard 40-hour work week; flexibility required for project demands
• Travel approximately 10%, with occasional weekend or after-hours support for critical projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Materials, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in process engineering or manufacturing support roles
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement, cost reduction, or new product/process integration projects
• Experience managing, mentoring, or leading teams in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP, Python)
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, DMAIC)
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, with occasional flexibility for weekend or after-hours support

Desired Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
• Applies engineering principles and statistical methods to diagnose root causes and implement sustainable process solutions
• Leads and develops small technical teams in a matrixed manufacturing environment
• Translates complex technical data into clear recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders
• Creates and manages detailed project plans, including cost analysis and resource allocation

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$125,734.00-$172,884.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .